SendHub Sounds Pretty Cool. Haven't Tried it.

Here is a site that sounds like it could be useful if I wanted to add yet another website to my daily life.  I don't have time (yet) to implement it, but it sounds like it actually has a useful application for teachers.  So here is some information about SendHub:

Watch the video so I don't have to type anything more about it:

Now go try it out yourself, then post comments as to how awesome or crappy this service is.  Thanks!

Export Google Calendar to Spreadsheet

Easily export all your google calendar dates for any calendar(s) you choose to excel using one quick and easy website.  Great for creating a paper version of your school calendar to hand out to students!

http://www.gcal2excel.com/

JAM with Chrome

Jam with Chrome.  Watch video, start jammin'!

http://www.jamwithchrome.com/

Just a really cool, informative Prezi

This was just well done.  Had to share:

The Better Angels of Our Nature on Prezi

The creators of Prezi are never satisfied.  Prezi has just come out with a new interface and new look.  As you can see, this online presentation software just keeps getting better; with real improvements in every upgrade.  I love the dynamic nature of Prezi.  I love how Prezi can keep even those with the shortest attention spans focused.  And I love that it's free... I hope it stays that way!

Everything Mac.... except phone....

This video exemplifies why I believe in mac.... in everything EXCEPT the iPhone.  Until the iPhone improves, I'm an android user.  There is no reason to switch, until apple gets it together with their iPHone.

Watch this video:
http://vimeo.com/52497584

Nuff' said.

Speech Recognition

Speech recognition software can be very pricey, but adding a speech recognition option to your computer doesn't have to be expensive. Here are two free speech to text tools to try.

In Google Chrome you can use the Speech Recognizer app available for free through the Chrome Web Store. To use the Chrome Speech Recognizer just install it from the Chrome Web Store, launch it, then click the microphone to start taking and recording your voice. The Speech Recognizer will type out your text when you finish recording. You can then copy and paste your text to the paragraph box below the Speech Recognizer or to a document you have open in Google Docs.

Online Dictation is a free site that will transcribe your speech for you. To use the site just visit it, click on the microphone icon, and start talking. If the transcription inserts the wrong word (for example it inserted "number" instead of "mumble" when I tried it) just click on that word to replace it. You can copy the transcript and paste it anywhere you like.

This post originally appeared on Free Technology for Teachers . 

iOS 6 Apple Map vs. Google Map Apps at War

I know this has nothing to do with music, but I had to post about this.  Apple and Google don't seem to be getting along any more since the release of iOS 6.


Apple has made their own version of Google Maps, simply called "Maps".  It is supposed to be better than google maps, but has far too many errors and goofs.  Some are downright hilarious.

See some great apple map fail pics HERE.

Not only do new iPad's not come with the "Google Maps" app anymore, they also do not come with the "YouTube" app, since it is associated with google.

Needless to say, I'm not happy at all about the war between google and apple.  The new iPad's that have iOS 6 on them do not include the YouTube or Google Map apps.  It's also the reason I prefer Android over the iPhone.  Android still offers better navigation and is google friendly.  So although I love Apple laptops, iPads and iPods, my phone will be Android into the distant future.